PARI focuses on the everyday lives of everyday people. Rural India is the most diverse part of the planet. It is home to 833 million people who speak nearly 800 languages and share millions of livelihoods, arts, cultures, literature, and legends—yet they are often left…
Goa is changing—and the youth must rise to meet the moment. Once a land of lush hills, vibrant communities, and cultural depth, Goa now faces serious threats. From hill-cutting and deforestation to water scarcity and unchecked real estate, the damage runs deep. But amidst this…
Fish is more than just food in Goa—it is part of the state's soul. Traditionally, the monsoon months are a time of seafood scarcity. But today, fish appears abundant: in restaurants, supermarkets, and mobile fish vans, even during the peak of the rains. It paints…
Kids dove into creativity this World Ocean Day with a playful clay workshop by artist Nataliia Marynenko! From swirling octopuses to joyful turtles, young artists sculpted their very own sea creatures and explored the magic of the deep blue through clay. The workshop was led…
Goa’s coastlines, rivers, and sea front *are* more than scenic stretches of sand—they *are* fragile ecosystems, cultural lifelines, and natural buffers against climate disasters. But today, they *face* threats like never before. Rapid, unsustainable development, constructions, illegal tapping of groundwater, and weak enforcement of regulations…
A Day at the Children’s Art Studio! We hosted a heartwarming and fun-filled session designed for creative bonding between fathers and children. Participants painted T-shirts for each other, making for a memorable and meaningful shared experience. Laughter, color, and connection filled the studio as families…
Beyond the Big Cats: Goa’s Secret Arachnid World with Dr. Manoj R. Borkar When we think of Goa’s wildlife, our minds often jump to leopards, exotic birds, or crocodiles. But hidden in the undergrowth are lesser-known — yet equally fascinating — creatures: Whip Spiders, Whip…
Children explored the sights, sounds, and creatures of the season through a series of hands-on, art-filled adventures. From studying stormy skies and swirling winds to imagining glowing insects and lush green habitats, every day invited young artists to observe, wonder, and create. Here’s how the…
Absent Archives is a platform and community for memory workers, keepers, and those engaging with what is missing: oral histories, erased voices, family and community archives, and stories that never make headlines. Across South Asia, our histories are shaped not only by destroyed records but…
